Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Community Herne Bay, Kent
Clarence Road, Herne Bay, Kent - 01227 375095 - Parish Priest: Fr Mark White CP (mwhite8684@aol.com); Assistant Priest: Fr Patrick CP (743727); Deacons James Foley (366841) & Barry Walker (368685) - website: www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk
First sunday oF adVent (Year C) 28/29 NOVEMBER 2015
Entrance Antiphon To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame. Journeying towards Christ’s coming This Sunday we begin our journey towards the celebration of Our Lord’s birth. Advent is a season of joyful anticipation and we should do what we can, no matter how hard the pressures are to see Christmas in purely materialistic terms, to prepare spiritually for the great Feast; so as to be more open to the wonderful blessings it brings. On the parish-community level, there will be an opportunity, for the first three Sundays of Advent, to gather at 4pm for a service of prayer and reflection; the fourth Sunday will be taken up by our Carol service. And why not try and attend one of our weekday 10am Masses if you are free and have the time – they are a great boost to our prayer lives. On an individual level the “Walk With Me” booklets offer short and simple reflections on the great themes of Advent. On 8 December we will join with Catholics all over the world in entering into the “Year of Mercy” which Pope Francis has called us to keep. He has asked for a special emphasis to be made on the “Corporal Works of Mercy”: feeding the hungry, visiting the sick and imprisoned, giving alms for the poor... We shall have more to say about this next week. But do try and make an effort this Advent to prepare for Christmas, the feast of God coming to us in lowliness and weakness, sharing in our own vulnerability and raising us up to work with Him for the coming of the Kingdom.
Children’s Liturgy The children will remain in the church at the 9.30am Mass this weekend.
This Sunday 28/29 November – First Sunday of Advent (C) Readings: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 24; 1 Thess 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-28,34-36 Readers: (Sat) 6pm: C.Tedder & A.Connolly; (Sun) 9.30am: Children’s Liturgy; 11.15am: F.O’Brien & M.Collin 9:30 Hymns: 819, 982, 772, 633, 697; Mass Setting (Christ the Saviour) 10121019 and the ‘Echo, Our Father’. Tea and coffee after the 9.30am, all welcome.
Next Sunday 5/6 December – Second Sunday of Advent (C) Readings: Readers:
Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 125; Philippians 1:4-6,8-11; Luke 3:1-6 (Sat) 6pm: J.Connolly & J.Hamilton; (Sun) 9.30am: T.Hancock & E.Rogers; 11.15am: I.Skerry & Sr Angela
Parish Notices Daily Prayer Intentions
Mon
The Spiritual Life of the parish
Tues
Christian Meditation (Upper Room) 2.15pm
Those who no longer practise the Faith
Wed
Exposition after 10am Mass until noon
The housebound and their carers
Thu
CWG (Retreat Hall) 2-3.30pm; Christian Meditation (Upper Room) 7.30pm Exposition (25 Western Esplanade) 4.305.30pm Exposition from 10am until 11am; Rosary 10.45am
Fri Sat
Those preparing to receive the Sacraments Parish outreach to the poor and suffering The community life of the parish
Adoration every weekday: One hour, from 8.30-9.30am, has been set aside for a particular intention (see table above). Those unable to make the hour each morning are encouraged to take time during the day to pray for these intentions.
Congratulations and Welcome: to Cheryl Manser who will be baptised at the 11.15am Mass this Sunday and to her husband, Dave, who will be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church at the same time. Traidcraft: this weekend, 28/29 November. Last chance for Traidcraft Christmas cards, all less 10%. Next sale, January 30/31, so stock up now. Retreat Hall Kitchen: The main work is done, come along to see the new look! Christmas Fayre (Saturday 5 December, 11am-3pm): The Bottle Stall keepers are sending out an urgent call for items - you may bring your donations to the parish room during the week or on Saturday morning. Parish Mission (13-28 February): thanks to all who have volunteered to help as we prepare for our mission. There is still room for more volunteers and there are volunteer sheets available from the back of church. Handy Hints: Our Catholic Women’s Guild have produced a booklet for the home, covering cooking, cleaning & health. Just £2. All proceeds to Oliver’s Fund. SVP: Hampers - list of suggested items is on the blackboard in the porch. Snowflake Appeal - collection jars available at the back of church this week. Taizé Evening of Prayer for Advent: at the Franciscan Study Centre on Thursday 10 December 10 at 7.30pm – organised by ACTA (A Call to Action). Many of you will remember the beautiful Taizé-style service we enjoyed in the church here earlier in the year – it is wonderful to have the opportunity for such a service during Advent. All are welcome. Congratulations: to Mr Chris Wright who has been appointed as Headteacher of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Whitstable, to succeed Mrs Liz Leaman who is retiring at Easter. Cleaning Rota: Group A this week. We are in need of more cleaners - please contact Audrey Connolly (373133) if you can help. Rotas for readers, teas and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are on the board in the foyer. The 1st Collection for last week was £797.98 (of which £414.00 was from gift-aided envelopes and £383.98 was loose collection). Thank you. Last weekend’s 2nd collection for Catholic Youth Work raised £233.86. NB Remember, if you pay income tax, to gift-aid whatever you offer. To gift-aid your offering please fill in one of the forms at the back of church.
Mass Times and Intentions Saturday of week 34
Saturday 28 November
18.00
Sunday 29 November
First Sunday of Advent
09.30 sVP Clients 11.15
Monday 30 November
10.00
10.00
10.00
Katherine Bishop riP
19.00
Private intention Saturday of 1st week of Advent
11.05
Betty eldridge riP
18.00
Fr Jim Murray riP
Sunday 6 December
dorothy Keller riP; Private intention Friday of 1st week of Advent or St John Damascene, Priest, Doctor
Saturday 5 December
angus Macinnes; Private intention St Francis Xavier, Priest
10.00
Friday 4 December
Frs theodore & James riP; Private intention Wednesday of 1st week of Advent
Thursday 3 December
dead list; deceased Members of darley Family Tuesday of 1st week of Advent
10.00
Wednesday 2 December
special intention (esther hicks) Feast: St Andrew, Apostle
Tuesday 1 December
Private intention (nP)
Second Sunday of Advent
09.30 Margaret Meehan riP 11.15
louis Clarke
sacrament of reconciliation: Saturday 10am-11am and 4.30pm-5.30pm Looking to arrange a wedding or baptism? Contact the parish, details below. our lady of the sacred heart, Clarence Road, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8TH Parish office: telephone 01227 375095 email ourladyhernebay@gmail.com Find out more about the parish on our website: www.ourladyhernebay.co.uk Join us on social media Facebook: /ourladyofthesacredheartherneBay Part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark • A Member of the Canterbury Deanery • A Fairtrade parish since 2010 • Served by the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (Passionists)